Cleveland State University

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

EEC 417/517 - Embedded Systems

Spring 2011

Description: Software design of microcontroller-based embedded systems. Topics covered include microcontroller architecture, assembly programming, real-time interrupts, external interrupts, program size considerations, input/output issues, analog-to-digital conversion, serial port reception/transmission, step motor control, RS232 communication, and mathematics in a fixed point microcontroller.

Objective: After taking this course the student should be familiar with Microchip’s microcontroller products. The student should be able to design an embedded system using a Microchip microcontroller. The student should be able to interface the embedded system with the electronics in order to collect data and control external devices. In addition, the student should be able to choose an appropriate microcontroller for an embedded system based on system requirements. The student will also be in a position to design embedded systems with microcontrollers and digital signal processors from companies other than Microchip.

Equipment: Each student needs the following equipment for this course.

· A microcontroller development kit (student purchase).

· Miscellaneous lab equipment, including a solderless breadboard, a wire cutter/stripper, a digital multimeter, and several colors of solid 22-gauge wire (student purchase).

· A kit of electronics parts for the labs (borrowed).

This equipment and its prices are listed at http://academic.csuohio.edu/simond/courses/eec417/parts.html.

Prereqs: EEC 417: Electronics and Digital Systems
EEC 517: Graduate Standing

Time: M W 12:15–2:15

Place: Stilwell Hall Room 326

Instructor:	Dr. Dan Simon
	Phone:	216-687-5407
	Fax:	216-687-5405
	Email:	d.j.simon@csuohio.edu
	Web:	http://academic.csuohio.edu/simond/

	Course web site: Office:	http://academic.csuohio.edu/simond/courses/eec417 Stilwell Hall 343
	Lab:	Stilwell Hall 310
	Office Hours:	M W 2:15–4:00

Call or stop by my office any time and I’ll be glad to help you if I’m available.

TA: TBD

References: I do not recommend any specific books, but there are a lot of books about the Microchip PIC. Go to amazon.com and browse books under the subject: Computers & Internet - Hardware - Microprocessors & System Design - PIC Microcontroller.

Grading:		EEC 417	EEC 517
	Labs	35%	30%
	Quizzes	15%	10%
	Midterm	25%	20%
	Final Exam	25%	20%
	Project	-	20%

Short quizzes will be given on random days during the semester before the lecture. The quizzes will cover the material from the previous lecture.

A...................... 93–100

A minus............ 90–92

B plus............... 87–89

B...................... 83–86

B minus............. 80–82

C plus............... 77–79

C...................... 70–76

D...................... 60–69

Labs: Lab assignments are generally due two class periods after the lecture material is given. Lab assignments can be handed in as many as 48 hours late, but those that are handed in late will be penalized 20%. Students are encouraged to work together on lab assignments, but those who hand in identical assignments will be given a grade of zero. Lab assignments must be handed in as hard copies. You can fax your assignment if you are not at school on the day that the lab is due.

Projects: EEC 517 students will be responsible for a term project. The project should combine graduate-level material with a PIC-based embedded system. The project grade will be based on the degree of difficulty, the degree of success, the written report, and the oral presentation, which will be given during the last week of the semester. Project guidelines are available at http://academic.csuohio.edu/simond/courses/eec417/project.html. EEC 417 students are not responsible for a project but can complete a project for extra credit, as discussed on the project web site.

Important due dates related to the project are as follows:

· March 10: Letter of intent.
File Name: The file name of your letter of intent should be <LastName><FirstName>LOI, with the appropriate extension - for example, SimonDanLOI.pdf.

· March 31: Proposal.
File Name: The file name of your proposal should be <LastName><FirstName>Proposal with the appropriate extension - for example, SimonDanProposal.doc.

· May 2 and May 4: Oral presentations and demonstrations

· May 6: Written report.
File Name: The file name of your report should be <LastName><FirstName>Report with the appropriate extension - for example, SimonDanReport.docx.

On-line submission: The letter of intent, the proposal, and the written report, must be submitted at www.turnitin.com using class id 3032759 and password “embedded”. See the project web site for details about what is expected for each of these assignments. Assignments are due by 11:59 PM on the due date, and late submissions are not accepted.

Tests: Quizzes and exams will be open-book and open-notes. No electronic devices are allowed during tests. No makeup tests will be given without the prior permission of the instructor.

Attendance: Attendance is required only during the last two regular class periods during the project presentations. Attendance on those two days will count toward your grade in an amount equal to one quiz.

Class Schedule

*Date*	*Class Activity*	*Date*	*Class Activity*
		Wed. Jan. 19	Opening Lecture
Mon. Jan. 24	Lab 1 Lecture	Wed. Jan. 26	Lab 1 Lecture
Mon. Jan. 31	Lab 1 Due Lab 2 Lecture	Wed. Feb. 2	Open Lab
Mon. Feb. 7	Lab 2 Due Lab 3 Lecture	Wed. Feb. 9	Open Lab
Mon. Feb. 14	Lab 3 Due Lab 4 Lecture	Wed. Feb. 16	Open Lab
Mon. Feb. 21	No Class	Wed. Feb. 23	Lab 4 Due Lab 5 Lecture
Mon. Feb. 28	Open Lab	Wed. March 2	Midterm
Mon. March 7	Lab 5 Due Lab 6 Lecture	Wed. March 9	Open Lab
Mon. March 14	Spring Break	Wed. March 16	Spring Break
Mon. March 21	Lab 6 Due Lab 7 Lecture	Wed. March 23	Open Lab
Mon. March 28	Lab 7 Due Lab 8 Lecture	Wed. March 30	Open Lab
Mon. April 4	Lab 8 Due Lab 9 Lecture	Wed. April 6	Open Lab
Mon. April 11	Lab 9 Due Lab 10 Lecture	Wed. April 13	Open Lab
Mon. April 18	Lab 10 Due Lab 11 Lecture	Wed. April 20	Open Lab
Mon. April 25	Lab 11 Due Lab 12 Lecture	Wed. April 27	Open Lab
Mon. May 2	Lab 12 Due Projects	Wed. May 4	Projects
Mon. May 9	Final Exam

The lab will be available 2:15–4:00 each class day. If the lab is not open during the open lab time, ask the instructor, TA, or department secretary to open it for you.

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Last Revised: December 24, 2010

Attendance: Attendance is required only during the last two regular class periods during the project presentations. Attendance on those two days will count toward your grade in an amount equal to one quiz.

Midterm